Walking for Health workshop

Monday 25 January 2010

Walking for Health workshop

Walking for Health Basic Level 1-day Workshop

This workshop is designed for those who would like to increase their activity levels through walking and is especially suitable for beginners or those who are currently inactive.

Please Note: This workshop is NOT suitable for those already routinely walking or those involved in Hill Walking/Mountaineering clubs.

Target Group: Community groups/individuals
Duration: 1 day (9.30am - 4pm)
Date & Venue: Tuesday, 2nd March 2010, Lifetime Lab, Lee Road, Cork

Training includes:

  • Getting started - practical advice on posture, technique, stretching, intensity, equipment, clothing etc.
  • Guidelines for health-enhancing physical activity
  • Planning a walking session & safety issues
  • Walking motivators
  • Practical walking session
  • Assistance in establishing / maintaining a walking group


This workshop is free of charge!

For application form click here.

For furtherinformationcontact:
Valerie Murphy,
Health Promotion Dept, Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Western Rd, Cork.
Tel: 021-4921641 Fax: 021-4921655 E-mail: Valerie.Murphy@hse.ie